Learn about cats.

Species
Animal - Cat

Description
The cat is a domestic species of small carnivorous mammal. It is the only domesticated species in the family Felidae and is often referred to as the domestic cat to distinguish it from the wild members of the family. Wikipedia Lifespan: 2 – 16 years (In the wild)

Gestation period: 58 – 67 days

Daily sleep: 12 – 16 hours

Mass: 3.6 – 4.5 kg (Adult)

Scientific name: Felis catus

Speed: 48 km/h (Maximum)

History

Thought to have descended from the African wildcat and used to catch vermin, the domestic cat can be traced all the way back to ancient Egypt 4,000 years ago (and perhaps beyond). By helping to reduce disease and protect crops, cats were quickly regarded as sacred creatures by the Egyptians. 11 Sept 2014

Antibiotics

Amoxicillin—Amoxicillin is prescribed by veterinarians to treat bacterial infections in cats. It is highly effective against everything from skin infections to gastrointestinal infections.

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